This fall, elections for Moscow City Council seats will feature contested races. Five candidates—Evan Holmes, R. Paul Fender, Scott Sumner, Stephen Bonnar, and John Slagboom—have filed to run for three available council seats, joining Sage McCetich in the race. The current officeholders for these seats are Hailey Lewis, Julia Parker, and Gina Taruscio. Lewis and Parker are also candidates for mayor, while Mayor Art Bettge will not be seeking re-election.

In Latah County, there is also a contested race for two Potlatch City Council seats, with Martin Anderson, Sal Jasso, and Jody Long entering the race. Additionally, Juliaetta Mayor Nick Anderson has announced his intention to run for re-election.

There are numerous small tax district positions throughout Latah County that still require candidates. The filing period will close on Friday at 5:00 PM through the county auditor’s office in Moscow.